Please pm the name of the security company also - thanks.

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I completely agree with your husband. Camera's are a very good choice.

Was the container a garbage can?

Burglary was reported in today's, Nov 22 Daily Sun, local section.

I use Suncoast Security

352-624-3008

Great Company. The system has remotes that look like a key fob to turn it on and off. No putting in a code and running to the door. System is portable, you can take it with you from one house to another.

It's worth a call and the time to look at the system.

Tell them Jim on Ainsworth told you to call.

Happinow - thank you for posting such a beautiful idea on replacing Lynn's rings and having a renewal of vows.

Lynnelf - I am so sorry this break in happened to you and hubby and I pray they catch the guys and are able to recover your rings. If not, consider Happinow's ideas on replacement. You can replace material things. Your love and memories associated with your stolen rings will always be with you, something no thief can steal from you.

To the poster who suggested that Sanibel Heights Association look into ways of getting a possible discount for homeowners who want to invest in a security system, not a bad idea. We will definitely look into a system regardless. In the meantime, I am calling the Sumter Sheriff's office and inquire about having someone come out and give me a safety (not sure what they call it) check that they offered at one of our club meetings.

Be safe out there and watch what you put out for trash!

Purchasing security systems, motion detection lighting, cameras, are all great ideas on how to comfort you as a homeowner. Ultimately, if a criminal decides to rob you, there is really little you can do. When I lived in Baltimore, the criminals knew exactly how much time it would take for the police to respond to an alarm condition, thus they would break in, grab and run before the officers arrived. Cameras are comforting, but theives know how to cover up their identifing features, thus the camera is of no use. I know it may not sound like the answer, but the only thing that limits you as a target is to limit expensive belongings that thieves can steal and pawn for quick cash. Most importantly, you and your family are safe and were not home during the intrusion. Please keep safe!

Which place is that?

I am also in the process of divesting myself of pricey, material things before I move (don't know when but we are moving there!)

But sad to read that there is another reason to do so besides downsizing.

Sure hope they catch those creeps!

think about how the alarm system works - you are the alarm - someone breaks in - alarm goes off - alarm co calls your home to see if someone is home - no answer - co calls your alt # - then police - meantime - burgler is gone with loot --

Lt Neimah Wolfe says he does not use alarm when hes not home but when he is home as an alert.

I too have a safe in my house but has nothing of value in it. It's there to occupy them so they can't find anything else. I'll leave a few cheap things on the dresser such as a Timex watch to give them the idea that they were successful.
The first place burglers will go is the bedroom and that's the last place you should hide valuables.

Most safes sold at Home Depot etc, are for fire protection. They are not security safes. I worked for a police dept and we had a lot of high tech heavy duty safes broken into.

Get a strong safe and fill it with bricks. (the bad guys will waste they're time with the safe)

Put your valuables in a bank safety deposit box.